Wedding season is here! Whether you are an anxious bride counting down until the big day or happily attending as a guest, there are notable trends this year for everything from gowns and flowers to rings and gifts. Find out what’s new, what’s timeless and what’s better left in 2017!
gowns
Expert: Megan Rumsey of The Ultimate Bride
» Expect to see more moscato, blush and champagne than true white or ivory; rose gold beading and other accents also add a pop of color.
» Brides are tending toward clean silhouettes with simple crêpe fabric and no beading or lace.
» Leave the mermaids behind! Fuller, easier to wear skirts are becoming more common.
» Wedding fashion was trending sexy, but expect to see a rise in conservative styles. Goodbye strapless and deep plunges! Hello lace illusion, sleeves and higher necklines.
» Florals and other other patterns are on the rise.
flowers
Expert: David Bovier of Ken Miesner’s Flowers
» Deep burgundy and merlot are the colors of 2018, and you can expect the trend to carry into 2019. They work well with blush tones and are appropriate for any season.
» Succulents add texture, dimension and pattern. Plus, their soft sage green works well with any color palette.
» With their interesting shape and deep colors, expect dahlias to have a big presence this year.
» Exotic protea are having a moment! Large and unusual, these tropical blossoms add something unexpected.
» Don’t expect to see tightly arranged clutches. Looser, almost windblown designs with an emphasis on greenery are popular.
rings
Expert: Katie Kelly of Genovese Jewelers
» Stackable bands let brides mix metals, textures and stone shapes.
» The most popular wedding band for ladies? A shared-prong eternity band with round diamonds is never going out of style! It’s a classic, clean look that offers plenty of sparkle.
» Don’t expect his-and-her matching wedding bands. Most grooms opt for simple, white gold rings, while brides tend to pick something a little more unique like a band with stones or vintage details.
» Wedding bands are worn every day for years, so most brides don’t go crazy or follow trends too closely.
registry
Expert: Pollie Lammert Hughes of Sallie Home
» Couples are looking for china! Most want something playful for everyday use and a more formal pattern for special occasions.
» Sterling silver is on the way out. Couples are gravitating toward pewter, stainless and silver plate options.
» Don’t expect everything to come from the same pattern or line. Most couples want to be creative and unique, so they’ll pick salad, dinner and dessert plates from different collections.
» Online shopping may be the new norm, but couples want the experience of seeing (and touching) their registry items in person.
